Solana

<p class="is-style-lead">The Solana Network, riding a wave of increased trading activity, also sees an increase in airdrop scams.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>The CEO of <a href="https://twitter.com/BillLou95/status/1742098683133612370" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nest Wallet</a> fell victim to a phishing attack today, losing $125,000 in a fake LFG token airdrop campaign. The scam, targeting Ethereum users for migration to Solana, lured victims through a fraudulent website. Like several other users, the Nest Wallet CEO, Bill Lou, was deceived by a Google link. In his posts, Lou has asked for the help of popular blockchain investigators, including ZachXBT.&nbsp;</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm devastated guys…<br><br>I just got scammed out of $125k of stEth while trying to claim the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24LFG&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$LFG</a> airdrop. And I'm a fking founder of a wallet startup that's trying to improve wallet security…<br><br>I can't believe this is happening, I've always been so careful. I saw article guide to… <a href="https://t.co/x56HR2z8xK" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/x56HR2z8xK</a></p>— Bill Lou (@BillLou95) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillLou95/status/1742098683133612370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">January 2, 2024</a>
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<p>This particular scam gained credibility due to its timing. Earlier today, the LFG project did announce a genuine airdrop, which Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko also shared on his X account. The LFG project has also acknowledged the scam and called for vigilance, urging users to report any impersonations.&nbsp;</p> 
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<p>Furthermore, scam attempts involving other projects on the Solana Network have been reported. A user on X shared a close call with a scam related to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Fahrenheit_sol/status/1741950719194792232?t=rM7AlJ5sUTcOUL_dnuA7RA&amp;s=19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jupiter Exchange</a> airdrop, a decentralized trading platform on Solana.&nbsp;</p> 
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<p>These incidents should serve as a cautionary tale, reminding the community to be wary of too-good-to-be-true offers and to verify the authenticity of airdrop claims.</p> 
<p> Read more: <a href="https://crypto.news/solana-flips-ethereum-in-7-day-stablecoin-volume/"> Solana flips Ethereum in 7-day stablecoin volume </a> </p>

Uptick in Solana airdrop scams: Nest Wallet CEO loses $125k

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